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ISSUE 98
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THE BATCH August/September 2017
The newsletter for Dunkerton, Tunley & Withyditch
ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT https://dunkertonwebsite.org.uk
Have a look at the new website and “Follow” the site for latest news!
Please send copy to [email protected]
In Tunley
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owned Inn offering hearty
home cooked food and
accommodation. Whether
you are local to us or
travelling from further afield, you are guaranteed a
warm welcome.
Tel: 01761470408
Dates for your Diary Date Time Event 31st August 7.30pm D & T Parish Council Meeting, DPH
9th Sept 3.00pm Dunkerton Annual Show
12th Sept 7.15pm Dunkerton WI Meeting , TRC
30th Sept 6.30pm Dunkerton Quiz Night
Advance Notice
19th Oct 7.30pm D & T Parish Council Meeting, TRC
Dunkerton resident and Writhlington School Student, Tallis Inger-Flecker, Year
9, has been awarded Young Gardener of the
Year for her age category, in a National
competition organised by the Royal
Horticultural Society.
Tallis is part of the Writhlington School
Orchid project and is an expert in Gongora
orchids from South America.
Tallis explained “Gongoras are fascinating
because so little is known about them and
their ecology. I am interested in what
science can tell us about these unique plants
and I ...have been pioneering DNA work and
pollination to unlock some of their secrets.”
Tallis has also been working with the Bristol
Aquarium and lead horticulturalist Wendy
Desyllas describes Tallis as “A wonderful
young horticulturalist to work with and
someone with a great future ahead. Her
lead on the design and building of the new
orchid displays has been amazing and her
work has had a very positive response from
visitors.”
The RHS School Gardeners of the Year
competition is part of the RHS Campaign
for School Gardening, which actively
involves over 32,000 schools and groups
across the UK. The orchid project will be
featured on BBC TV Countryfile on Sunday
August 6th
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DUNKERTON ANNUAL SHOW
Saturday 9 September 2017
Dunkerton Annual Show is a village show with something for everyone, so do not be shy. Children, especially, do please enter. All entries will be on display during the afternoon and the Hall will open at 3pm for viewing. Everyone who receives a copy of The Batch is encouraged to enter, as well as residents of Carlingcott, Withyditch, members of Dunkerton W I, our own Bellringers group, the members of Dunkerton Obedience Group and the Yoga classes.
A copy of the Show Schedules will be distributed with
The Batch, however if you need or would like more
entry forms, then please Max Crofts tel. 01761 436723
or e-mail [email protected]
It is a village show with something for everyone, so do not be shy. Children, especially, do please enter (children’s entries are free). All entries will be on display during the afternoon and the Hall will open at 3pm for viewing. The auction of cakes vegetables, fruit, flowers and cakes and produce will be at approx 4.15pm. and is well worth staying for!
All Saints’ Church The Parish Church of Dunkerton & Tunley
Rector: Revd Gordon Ripley
01761 470249 [email protected]
Churchwardens: Matthew Frayne
01761 437754 [email protected]
Charlotte de Grey
01761 436618 [email protected]
From the Rectory
On 9th July I read out the following statement in Church. I am including it here so that those who weren’t in Church that morning may know… “Some of you will know that my next birthday has a zero in it – I shall be 70. When I was interviewed for the post here in 2010 one of the questions I was asked was ‘If you are appointed here, how long do you propose to stay?’ My reply was that I would stay, at least, until I was 70 so long as our health remained good.
Dunkerton Parish Hall
Sat 30 Sept at 6.30pm
CASH BAR RAFFLE SUPPER PRIZES
Space is limited, so book early for this popular this event
10th DUNKERTON QUIZ
& SUPPER
Register your team of 4, 5 or 6 people, or book for
yourself and be teamed up with others on the night. All
bookings required in advance, to Matthew Dixon
[email protected] Tel/text: 07957 935667
Tickets £10 per head to include fork supper
(please state any dietary requirements)
No specialist knowledge required – just
come and enjoy!
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As most of you are aware both Sylvia and I have had periods of serious illness in recent years. This has left us both with ongoing reduced energy levels. After much time spent in prayer we have informed the Bishop of Bath and Wells of our intention to retire at the end of October. My last services will be on Sunday 29th October. When I applied for the post here, we didn’t even know where Camerton and Dunkerton were, but were convinced of God’s call to be here, to serve the churches and the people of these parishes. When we found out how to get here we were wonderfully surprised! Although there have been some challenging times, we’ve been very happy here and have much for which to thank God as we look back on our time living in Camerton and serving in this Benefice. I’m especially grateful for the friendship and stimulus of working with some wonderful people, and for their love, prayers, support and encouragement – not least in our times of illness. It has been a great privilege to live and work among you in such beautiful surroundings. We have received so much from every one of you and thank the good Lord for that privilege of being here. May God bless you all.” Since 9th July several people have asked where Sylvia and I will be living in retirement. The answer is that we are moving to Gloucester! Your Friend, in Christ,
Gordon
Changing times…………………
As you will have read above, Gordon and Sylvia
Ripley have decided that it is time to move on.
There will be time before they depart at the end of
October to thank them for all they have done and
to wish them well for the future. In the meantime,
the best way of showing your appreciation for their
seven years’ service to the parish will be to come
to Sunday services. We look forward to seeing as
many of you as possible there.
Charlotte de Grey
Churchwarden
Change in the Pattern of Worship at
All Saints
In common with many other churches, attendance at Evensong in Dunkerton has become much reduced in recent years. Following consultation, the PCC has decided to make some changes.
Beginning in October, Sunday worship at All Saints on the first Sunday in the month will normally be at 11.15am and will take a variety of forms:
October 1st at 11.15am: Café and Craft in Dunkerton Parish Hall to celebrate Harvest, followed by bring and share lunch.
November 5th at 11.15am: a Service of Quiet Meditation in the church, led by Matthew Dixon.
NB - December 3rd at 4.00pm: Christingle
Service in the church
January 7th at 11.15am: Café and Craft in Dunkerton Parish Hall to celebrate Epiphany.
The normal service pattern each month will now be as follows:
1st Sunday 11.15 as above 2nd Sunday 9.30 Holy Communion in church 3rd Sunday 11.15 Family Service in church 4th Sunday 9.30 Holy Communion in church All are welcome to all services.
BENEFICE SERVICES
Aug 6th 9.30am Holy Communion Camerton
Aug 13th 9.30am Holy Communion Dunkerton
Aug 13th 11.15am Family Service Camerton
Aug 20th 9.30am Holy Communion Camerton
Aug 20th 11.15am Family Service Dunkerton
Aug 27th 8.00am Holy Communion Camerton
Aug 27th 9.30am Holy Communion Dunkerton
Aug 27th 6.00pm Evensong Camerton
Sept 3rd 9.30am Holy Communion Camerton
Sept 10th 9.30pm Holy Communion Dunkerton
Sept 10th 11.15am Family Service Camerton
Sept 17th 9.30am Holy Communion Camerton
Sept 17th 11.15am Family Service Dunkerton
Sept 24th 8.00am Holy Communion Camerton
Sept 24th 9.30pm Holy Communion Dunkerton
Sept 24th 5.00pm Harvest Festival Camerton
Oct 1st 9.30am Holy Communion Camerton
Oct 1st 11.15am Harvest Festival Café & Craft
Dunkerton Parish Hall
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DUNKERTON AND TUNLEY PARISH
COUNCIL COUNCILLORS’ CONTACT
DETAILS
Clerk: Kathryn MANCHEE
3, Lark Close,
Midsomer Norton,
BA3 4PX.
Telephone: 01761 411305
Email: [email protected]
Report on the Dunkerton & Tunley
Parish Council Parish Council
Meeting 13 July 2017
Tunley Overdale Footpath. Following the site
meeting BANES accepted the need to remedy the
reduced driver sight lines and inadequate advanced
signage of the width restriction from both directions.
Therefore the recommendations for improvements
made in the Road Safety Audit would be amended
accordingly. The Parish Council will receive a copy of
the recommended changes and that implementation will
take place as soon as possible.
Finger Post Restoration Project. The Ward
Councillors' Grant submission will be submitted as
we now have confirmation from David Veale that
the amount of grant to be received is £1,500. Once
the money is received we will be able to proceed
with the two fingerposts restoration using Kelston
Forge with a balance of £1,220 to be funded by the
parish council
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding
of new footpath by AVS Site. Following the
resignation of Tony Clarke as Cabinet member for
Highways and the presentation on the Community
Infrastructure Levy at the Parish liaison meeting it
was agreed to pursue this funding through the
BANES Planning department rather than Highways.
Consultation on other candidates for CIL. No
further ideas have been received. The decision on
expenditure of this money will continue to be on
hold until the results of the discussion with BANES
is known regarding the possible funding of
extending the new footpath by the AVS site.
“Battle’s Over – A Nation’s Tribute” WW1
Commemoration: D&TPC Participation. The
TRC committee has agreed that it will host the
beacon on 11 November 2018 rather than holding its
normal bonfire night event. There will also be an
event at the TRC on the Saturday. More details to
follow.
Public Rights of Way (PROW) Clearance. As the
entrances to many of the PROW in the parish need
clearing it was agreed to advertise for someone on a
self-employed basis to take this on. In the meantime
this clearance activity to be shared out between Parish
Councillors. It was agreed to contact Camerton Parish
Council about the overgrown hedge along the Tunley
Overdale footway.
Cricket Ground. Bristol Lions Cricket Club has been
in touch to say they were interested in renting the
cricket ground from next season. A meeting has been
arranged on site between the Parish Council and
representatives of the club.
Free Trees from the Woodland Trust. It was felt that
the Council should respond to an offer of free trees. The
trees could be planted to provide screening and shade to
the cricket ground. The Clerk would find out more
Councillor Responsibilities Address Email
address
Tel.
No.
David
Orme
Chairman
Lead Cllr for
Placemaking & Flood Prevention
D&TPC Rep
The Batch & Manders Orchard
1 Rose
Cottage, Brooklands,
Dunkerton
BA2 8BH
daveorme
01761
438721
Nick
Patch
Vice
Chairman
Lead Cllr for Highways & Parish
Maintenance.
D&TPC Rep :-
Tunley Recreation Centre.
The Maples, Stoneage
Lane, Tunley
BA2 0DS
npatch16@btintern
et.com
01761 470800
Robert
Gardiner
Lead Cllr for Commemorative
Events & Parish
Maintenance
D&TPC Rep Dunkerton Parish
Hall
North Hill Farm,
Tunley, BA2
0EE
northhillfarm5@g
mail.com
01761 470286
Martin
Robinson
Lead Cllr for
Finance &
Planning.
3 Sarabeth
Drive,
Tunley, BA2
0EA
martinrob
inson811
@btintern
et.com
01761
471134
Di
Prescott
Lead Cllr for
Rights of Way, Waste & Recycling
and Council
Archive
15 Sarabeth
Drive, Tunley BA2
0EA
diana@sa
rabeth.co.uk
01761
472763
Anna
Fraenkel
3 Bloomfield
Place,
Tunley Road,
Dunkerton
BA2 8BD
fraenkela
nna@tesc
o.net
01761
471663
(M) 0777995
1691
Adrian
Ashley
Lower
Tunley
Farm, Stoneage
Lane,Tunley
BA2 0DS
01761
471797
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details of the offer – what type of trees could be
requested and in what quantity.
Financial Report. The balance of funds as at 13 July
is £16,947.00.
Community Empowerment Fund (CEF). The
council had learned that the amount it can claim from
the new CEF is £260 which the parish council must
match - this can be in the form of time and/or expertise.
It is designed to be used to make improvements to the
local area with emphasis on the public realm. The
parish council would apply for this £260 towards our
share of the fingerpost project.
Reports of BANES Planning Decisions and other
Planning Matters
Planning Application REF 16/06226/LBA:
Crossways House. Internal and external alterations for
the erection of front boundary wall, gates and railings;
internal washroom alterations, removal of former car
parking at front and rear and to return garden. Erection
of new skittles building following demolition of
existing. PENDING DECISION
Planning Application REF 17/00163/FUL Stonedge
Cottage. Stoneage Lane Tunley Bath Alterations to
raise the wall to the same level as the neighbour's wall,
including the existing panel fence (Resubmission)
PENDING
Housing and Economic Land Availability
Assessment (HELAA) The work BANES is engaged
on with Parish Councils on sites proposed for housing
has been delayed. Therefore the overall new Local Plan
timetable has been amended to reflect this. Workshops
will be held in September to outline our involvement in
this work.
Placemaking Plan. The Placemaking Plan has been
adopted by BANES. More detail is on the BANES
website.
Planning Application REF 17/02588/EFUL Parcel
4234, Combe Hay Lane, Combe Hay, Erection of
173 residential units, open space, allotments, green
infrastructure, landscaping and associated works
including provision of vehicular access from Combe
Hay Lane. Whilst this development is not in our
Parish, the Parish Council will respond to the
consultation on this application. If the current plan goes
ahead it will increase the severity of traffic jams at peak
times back from the P&R roundabout down Dunkerton
Hill to (and probably well beyond) the Old Swan bus
shelter. It would also increase the rat-running through
the Parish, particularly through Tunley.
Neighbourhood Watch. The Parish Council has
received a request to raise awareness.
South Bath Transport Options. There was a recent
consultation on options for transport south of Bath. The
Parish Council had noted the consultation but had not
responded. One suggestion was a cable car from Bear
Flat to the city centre.
Temporary Event on the Batch August 19. A licence
has been granted for this event. The timings are from
16:00 to 00:00 and they are authorised to sell alcohol
for consumption on the premises, provide regulated
entertainment and late night refreshment. Any issues
parishioners have with noise should be reported to
BANES when they occur, if necessary using the
Council Connect out of hours service. In view of the
issues experienced surrounding this event in previous
years, the clerk would raise concerns about the event
with environmental protection (as the council had been
advised it had the right to do so) and request special
attention is afforded to it.
A Facebook Page for D&TPC? It was agreed that,
subject to checking with ALCA that there were no
restrictions on parish councils’ use of social media,
there would be a 6 month trial of a Dunkerton & Tunley
Parish Council Facebook page. The aim would be to
provide another, interactive way of communication
with parishioners. The Clerk and Chairman would take
this forward. Post meeting note: It was confirmed that
there are no restrictions. Helpful guidance was
available from the Local Councils’ Advisory Service.
FACEBOOK PAGE NOW UP AND RUNNING
AND CAN BE FOUND AT
https://www.facebook.com/ParishCouncilNews/Dun
kerton & Tunley Parish Council - Home / Facebook
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY AUGUST 31st….…...7.30 PM
AT DUNKERTON PARISH HALL
Defibrillation The Parish Council has been discussing the merits of obtaining a defibrillator and I was put forward as lead as I have a nursing background, and therefore am familiar with the subject and the equipment. A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy shock to the heart though the chest wall to someone who is in cardiac arrest, i.e. the heart has stopped beating. This high energy shock is called defibrillation, and is an essential life-saving step in the chain of survival. The Parish Council is considering Installing public defibrillators that could be used by a parishioner if needed.
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To assist with this decision we need to find out the level of interest in both acquiring and using a public defibrillator. If you the parishioners feel that this is a good idea we are prepared to take this forward. To this end I need some answers to some questions, as we can't do this on our own. 1. Do you feel that it would be a good idea to make this investment? 2. Do you feel that it would be a good idea to invest in 2 machines, one for Dunkerton and one for Tunley, bearing in mind that a successful outcome is dependent on speedy intervention? 3. Where do you think the defibrillators should be sited for easy access? 4. Would you consider receiving basic life support training, possibly with an annual update, as a defibrillator is even more effective when used in conjunction with basic life saving skills. This last question is, I think, almost the most important one, as the more people who participate in the training the better. In an ideal world it would be great if everyone did it, as basic life support is a skill that can be required anytime, anywhere, and it isn't difficult. It will only require about an hour or two of your time once a year at most. Age is no barrier, anyone can do it, no medical skills or experience is necessary. Please could you contact me via email or telephone with your views. Thank you for your cooperation. Cllr. Diana Prescott D&TPC. Tel 01761472763 or email [email protected]
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
(CHURCH LANE, DUNKERTON, BATH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY
VEHICLES) ORDER 2017
Notice is hereby given that the Bath and North East Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close temporarily to vehicles that length of Church Lane, Dunkerton. Bath, commencing from its junction with the private road leading to a property entitled The Grange which is located approximately 160m east of its junction
with Church Road, to 100m west of its junction with Fosseway, a distance for approximately 280m in an easterly direction. This order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road consequent upon essential highway drainage works in the carriageway by Bath and North East Somerset Council and will be operative from the 14th August 2017 for a period of one month. However, the restrictions may not be effected for the whole of the period but it is anticipated that the road will be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessary to execute the works which is anticipated to be 3 days between 29/08/17 – 31/08/17.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE – (From Start). East on Church Lane (479417947) to Junction with The Fosseway North on Fosseway/ A367 (47916338) to junction with Crossways Lane (47961674). North West on Crossways Lane (47961674) to junction with Tunley Road. South West along Tunley Road (47917914) to junction with Withyditch Lane/ The Hollow. South along The Hollow (47902544) to Junction with Church Lane
KIM BARNES – Back in the Parish
Former clients of the late lamented Richard French
and Kim Barnes at Advanced Vehicle Services in
Tunley, and more recently in Keynsham, may be
pleased to learn that Kim has returned to the parish
to provide car servicing and repairs at North Hill
Farm, Tunley, by kind permission of Robert and
Marilyn Gardiner. He has now set up his garage in one of the farm barns and is open for business. He
can be contacted by phone on 07907 227627 or by
email at [email protected]
WI Report
Dunkerton W.I. met at North Hill Farm , home of Marilyn on 11th July.
Numbers were depleted as members were either on holiday or had other commitments. Some members may have been put off by the percipient
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rain, but those who braved the weather, enjoyed a hot-dog and homemade cake supper and convivial company. Due to the elements Marilyn had had to forego the garden and opened one of her barns for the occasion. A Bring and Buy sale was well supported and heroically tended by Valerie. Business was kept to a minimum. Sue opened the official meeting thanking both Frances and Jan for their parts in making the trip to Sudeley so enjoyable Viv was thanked for the successful W.I. Stall she and the Craft Club ran at Dunkerton Fair Hopefully two teams will be attending the Federation Quiz at Tunley on 13th October, two members to see War Horse Puppeteers’ and a possible three ladies to attend the AGM in Filton on 28th September The meeting ended with a visit to a converted barn where Marilyn's workshop has been set up. Some ladies are meeting up for a Croquet afternoon and some for a lunch at Connie’s in Timsbury and a walk afterwards. The next meeting is Tuesday 12th September at Tunley Recreation Centre. Happy holidays From Judy Chidlaw (Secretary)
Final date for copy for the next edition of
The Batch is
Wednesday 20th September 2017 Please submit copy to the Editor c/o
Or to The Batch, Rose Cottage,
Dunkerton, BA2 8BH
Late copy may be held over for the next edition
THE BATCH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman/DPH Rep/Sub-Editor: Richard Hopkins [email protected]
Sub-Editor/DPC Rep: David Orme [email protected]
Treasurer/PCC Rep: Charlotte de Grey [email protected] .
TRC Rep: Dawn Oldland/Martha-Kate Scrivens-Weaver [email protected] or [email protected]
The Batch is compiled by the Batch Management Committee and printed by Richard Hopkins. . The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of The Batch Management Committee
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DUNKERTON PARISH HALL
Bookings Secretary:
Please make enquiries about bookings to: Email: [email protected]
Or Contact tel no: 07775 870051
Also tables and chairs for hire – very useful if you are planning a barbeque or other event.
Dunkerton Parish Hall Regular Events
Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. D.O.G. (Dog Obedience Group)
Ruth/Nick Barrett 01761 432246
YOGA CLASSES
Monday : 7pm – 8.30pm teens welcome only £3 for teens
Wednesday : 9.45am - 11.15am 7pm - 8.30pm Pregnancy class
Thursday: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday: Once a month 10am - 11am Family Class
For more information please call Charlotta
at Universal Yoga on 01761470658 or Email [email protected]
Visit the website at www.universalyoga.co.uk
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EXERCISE CLASSES
Thursday mornings:- 9.15-10.30am Medau Movement Exercise Class - enjoy your body moving with whole body rhythmic movement that stretches, mobilises, strengthen, tones and improves coordination and wellbeing all to fun music - all ages and abilities. Friday mornings: - 9.15-10.30am Beginners Pilates Class - mat work that strengthens tones, stretches and mobilises, improves core strength and stability, benefits posture and breathing and all round well-being. For more information, please call: Alison Gibbs on 01761 439917 Email: - [email protected]
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Withyditch Baptist Chapel Centre
'The Chapel maintains a regular First Sunday Service each month at 3pm with Tea/Coffee and cake refreshments after.
The Chapel has full heating facility and the Schoolroom with toilet and kitchen facilities are available for functions. Contact 01761 470507
TUNLEY VILLAGE
RECREATION CENTRE
CONTACT US: You can contact our Secretary with any questions or general enquiries [email protected]. Anyone wishing to help in any way with the running of our centre’s facilities please contact the Secretary at the above email address. Regular Events
Friday evenings are Vacant at present – For details, please contact [email protected] or 01761 479165.
DOG CLASSES - Dog Club – Dunkerton Obedience Group meet on Mondays 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Contact: Secretary Mr Nicholas Barrett, email [email protected], phone 01761 432246 DOLLS’ HOUSE CLUB - 3rd Tuesday evening - Info – Mrs S Snook 01225 833637 TODDLER GROUP - Wednesday morning - Info – Mrs M Manley 01761 415620 WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – meeting on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7.15pm - contact Sue Snook 01225 833637 for further information. WOOF-ITS – Dog Training Club – Wednesday evening classes 7-10pm. Positive reinforcement methods used. Contact Lorraine on 07905863791 or Email [email protected] FUN DOG TRAINING CLASSES - Thursday evenings 7.15 - 8pm, booking essential. Held by a Registered Veterinary nurse. Please contact Danni on 07967256934.
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NEED A VENUE?
TUNLEY RECREATION CENTRE has a modern
facility which is ideal for your Wedding Reception,
Parties, Meetings, Classes and Business Meeting
requirements.
The accommodation consists of Bar, Kitchen with
serving area, Seating at round tables for up to 80
persons.
For Talks and Meetings we can accommodate up to a
120 persons. The facility has disabled persons access
and toilet. There is ample on site Car Parking and an
outside children’s play area.
For all booking enquiries, including hall availability
email us [email protected] or telephone
01761 479165.
Tunley Athletic Football Club
Tunley Athletic Football Club
The Recreation Ground, Tunley, Bath BA2 0EB Contacts Craig Doughty - Chairman 07595 631513 Yvonne Dix - Secretary 07889 310041 Pete Fear & Bryan Moore - Life Members & Tunley Residents First Team - Somerset County Football League - Division Two (East) Manager – Duncan Fear 07921 176839 KO times in August & September 3pm The season starts on 12
th August – fixtures not yet
available On a glorious Sunday afternoon we held our annual 8 a Side Tournament. 10 teams battled in the heat for a place in the final which was won by young side ‘Ji Sung Park The Bus’ beating Tunley Athletic 2-1. The bouncy castle and BBQ along with other refreshments were well received by all who played or supported at the Recreation Centre. Thanks must go to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this event a success, especially referees Mark Vipond, Dean Wheatley and Keith (Flash) Lewis who did a sterling job.
The Freda Hookings memorial match takes place on 5
th
August kick off at 3pm against Westfield Football Club. Training takes place at the ground on Tuesday and Thursday evenings do come along. Please come and support your local village club. If you are interested in joining the club in any capacity please contact anyone of the above for more information.
Crime Prevention Advice
As we are now in the peak holiday period, the police want to remind all residents to take steps to make their homes look occupied when they go on holiday, or if away for any length of time. Please use the attached document for some crime prevention advice, especially as there have been several burglaries throughout the Northeast where burglars have noticed the homeowners have been away.
THINK! …………..Your home is your castle.
Don’t let burglars invade and ruin your
summer.
ALWAYS:
Be careful about what information you give
out on social media. Only tell people who
need to know that you’re going away
Make sure your house looks occupied – use
some automatic timer switches to switch
lights and a radio on and off
Empty recycling bins, cut the lawns and
cancel deliveries of milk, newspapers, etc
Register your belongings on the national
property database www.immobilise.com
Make sure that valuable items like TVs or
DVD players are not visible through windows
Lock the garage and shed with proper
security locks. Lock away tools so that can’t
be used to break into your house
Hide your home address on your luggage for
the outward journey
Lock all outside doors and windows. If you
have a burglar alarm, make sure it’s set
If you take your car, ask a trusted neighbour
to use your driveway while you’re away
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Tradesmen’s Directory
PRW Group Ltd – Electrical, Fire
& Security Systems Installation & Maintenance Contractors Tel: 01761 419909 or visit
www.prwgroup.co.uk
Bryan G Bishop : Funeral
Directors and Monumental
Masons 01761 412046
www.bryangbishop.co.uk
Darren Wilkins Electrical
Contractors Ltd, Electrical Contractor 017614 15310
Seasoned firewood for sale Loads or bags available. Phone sRich
Tel.01761 434678 or 07971 670037
D Hurle Plastering
Service Competitive rates. Reliable
and friendly. No job too small. Free
quotes. Tel: 07849 717702
Dawn’s Domestic Cleaning.
Reliable and friendly.
Tel: 07504047720
Email: [email protected]
Anne Whittock FMAAT Small business accounts, Tax Returns,
VAT Returns, Book Keeping and
Payroll. Free initial consultation.
Evening appointments possible.
Tel: 01761 437144 Email
www.annewhittock.co.uk
SDS Garage Doors/Pre-fab
Buildings.
Repairs/Installation/Honest Advice
Midsomer Norton, BA3 2AD
Tel: 01761 419999 01761 419999
Martin Beck: Tunley Grounds
& Gardens - All Year Round
Garden Care Lawn cutting, turfing, spraying, fencing,
hedge & tree work.
Tel: 07731 903678 or 01761 479299
CP Plumbing & Heating Local 24hr Emergency Callout Service.
Gas, Oil & LPG (Gas Safe and OFTEC
Registered.) Services incl maintenance or
new installations for plumbing, heating &
bathrooms. Free estimates. Call Chris on
Tel: 01761 436797 or 07921 129168
Nicholas J Maggs: Funeral Directors, Private Rest Rooms
and Chapel of Rest - Highfields
House, Bath Road, Oakhill, Near Bath,
Somerset BA3 5AF
Tel: 01749 840499 or 01761 418921 or
01749 346567
Lye Services – General. Building, groundworks, driveways,
fencing, paths, patios and landscaping.
Mini digger/driver. Free estimates.
Call Ron on 01761 471027 or 07515
476995 or Ashley on 07598 439487
Gas Boiler Services
(Nat Gas+LPG) Gas Safe Registered.
Landlord Certificates. Electrical work.
General Plumbing + Heating. 24 hr callout.
Free estimates.
Andy A. G. Services
Tel: 01761 471246/ 07968 505646
Iain Cotton: Fine hand carved lettering and
stone carving. Headstones, house
signs and gifts. See my work at
www.iaincotton.co.uk
Tel: 01761 472768 or 07791 606562.
Pete’s Gardens – Your friendly,
reliable gardener. Lawn cutting, hedge
trimming, garden maintenance,
strimming, painting & preserving. All
jobs considered and no job too small.
Competitive prices.
Tel: 07989 353416 or 01761 420589.
Email [email protected]
Fosseway Tree Services. All aspects of Tree Surgery and Hedge
Maintenance. We also undertake stump
grinding. Free advice and written
quotations. Local to you, fully insured and
reliable.
Tel: 01761 419712 or 07971 198614
Balance Gym A personal gym based on your lifestyle
and fitness in Timsbury.” Big or small,
fit or unfit, come and get fitter, stronger
and feel better in a quiet and private
space.” Contact Sue Jackson
www.suebalancefitness.co.uk
email [email protected]
Tel: 07776 147920
Hartley Landscapes Walls, drives, patios, decking, fencing,
pergolas, planting, turfing, water
features, design.
Call Nik on 01761 436757 or 07830
224181
www.landscapingbath.co.uk
Experienced Baby Sitter Over 20 years’ experience. DBS checked
CV & references available.
£10/hour or £12 after Midnight
Call Emma 07745 016277
KRB SERVICES:
Car Servicing and Repairs North Hill Farm, Tunley,
Bath BA2 0EE
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07907 227627
Artwork Creations Ltd Bespoke Picture Framer & Professional
Artist
Tel: 01761 472807 or 07889 126050
www.artworkcreations.co.uk
Email:
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